- Culture
- 05 Jul 07
The Flying Scotsman
Based on the life of Scottish amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, this fantastically moving biopic covers the period of Obree’s life that saw him take, lose, and then retake the world one-hour distance record.
Based on the life of Scottish amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, this fantastically moving biopic covers the period of Obree’s life that saw him take, lose, and then retake the world one-hour distance record, Jonny Lee Miller plays the titular push-biker in a film that soon falls into a familiar groove.
If, however, you’re expecting another rerun through the little guy makes good, cast from the same pleasantly lacklustre mould as The World’s Fastest Indian, then think again. Mr. Obree’s ongoing battle with depression adds interesting notes to a familiar formula.
And if you don’t feel like punching the air as you leave the cinema, then you need to check you’re still breathing.
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